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NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER MAY 3RD
Joint prayer service between B'rit and Christ UMC

On Thursday, May 3rd, B'rit Hadasha and Christ United Methodist Church will again gather for joint prayer services at NOON and 6PM in commemoration of the 56th annual National Day of Prayer.

Last year the event was held at Christ Church but this year will be hosted by B'rit Hadasha. Each service will last approximately one hour and we invite the community to join us as we intercede for our city, state, and country.

Learn more about the National Day of Prayer

GARY SHANSKY UPDATE

After much prayer and fasting on the part of the congregation and the elders of Brit Hadasha, the elders agreed with strong conviction to reinstate Gary Shansky to the position of elder as of April 7, 2007. Due to his health he will be on paid sabbatical until further notice.

Gary has seen a significant reduction in the amount of cancer in his body, and will be taking a break from the chemo for now. Please continue to keep the Shansky family in your prayers.

View Gary's update page

CELEBRATE SHAVUOT
Feast of Weeks service on Tuesday, May 22nd

On Tuesday, May 22nd at 7:30pm, B'rit Hadasha will hold its annual celebration service for the Eve of Shavuot (the Feast of Weeks or Pentecost). At Shavuot, which occurs 50 days after Passover, we remember two great things: The giving of the Law at Mt. Sinai and the giving of the Holy Spirit on Mt. Zion. One is considered the birthday of the Jewish nation and the other is considered by many as the birthday of the Church. Prior to the celebration, there will be an informative class taught by Helene Shepsky on Saturday, May 19th at 2pm. Everyone is invited to attend.

THE RABBI FROM TARSUS
May 23rd Drama Presentation Focuses on the Jewishness of the Apostle Paul

On the 2nd night of Shavuot, Wednesday, May 23rd, from 7-9pm, B'rit Hadasha will host Paul Bendele as he performs a one-man dramatic presentation of Dr. Philip Goble's acclaimed script, "The Rabbi From Tarsus".

There will be a 20 minute intermission and a love offering will be taken. Paul Bendele has performed this presentation internationally,and says that the play is recommended for ages 10 & up. You won't want to miss this special night. Bring a friend!

View Paul's Website

COMMUNITY PASSOVER SEDER UPDATE
2007 seder was a huge success - View the pics

About 400 people were present at Woodland Hills on April 6th as B'rit Hadasha hosted its annual Community Passover Seder. Most of our guests appeared to be first-timers, and the comments we've received were overwhelmingly positive.

Pictures of the event are posted on our website. Simply click the link below...

CLICK HERE TO VIEW PASSOVER PICTURES

MESSIANIC JEW IN ISRAEL
Israel's Popular Channel 2 News Portrays MJs in a positive light

This 9 minute newscast from Israeli TV has been circulating around the internet like wildfire. Considering how much bad press that Jewish believers normally get, this remarkable video shows the Messianic Jews of Israel in a very positive light. If you ever wanted to see what Messianic Jewish Israelis were like, here's your chance!

The video clip is in Hebrew with English subtitles. Please note that this link will open to Google Video in a new browser, separate from the B'rit website, so we have no control over other content that may be listed.

Click here to watch the video